Mount Ratz facts for kids
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 Mount Ratz
Location in British Columbia
Mount Ratz
Location in Canada
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,090 m (10,140 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,430 m (7,970 ft) |
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| Geography | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Parent range | Stikine Icecap, Boundary Ranges |
| Topo map | NTS 104F/08 |
Mount Ratz is a huge mountain located in British Columbia, Canada. It sits just west of the Stikine River, about 5 kilometers (3 miles) east of the border with Alaska.
This impressive peak is the highest point in both the Stikine Icecap and the Boundary Ranges. These ranges are part of the larger Coast Mountains. Mount Ratz is known for its "prominence," which means it stands out a lot from the land around it. Its peak is 2,430 meters (7,970 feet) higher than the lowest point connecting it to a taller mountain. This makes it one of Canada's Ultra peaks, a special group of mountains that really stand tall.
Who Was William F. Ratz?
Mount Ratz is named after a man named William F. Ratz. He was a Dominion Land Surveyor and an engineer. This means he was a professional who measured and mapped land for the Canadian government.
William F. Ratz was in charge of surveying important rivers like the Taku, Whiting, and Stikine River. Sadly, he passed away on February 6, 1909, at a young age.
A report from 1909 mentioned his death. It said that Mr. Ratz had been working on the Alaska survey since 1905. He was very good at his job, especially in difficult areas between the Whiting and Stikine rivers. The report highlighted his skill and energy, saying his early death was a big loss to his profession and to public service. The mountain was named in his honor to remember his important work.
